Suzuki HarpMaster vs Suzuki BluesMaster which one for a complete beginner?

DutchBones · Senior Member

Suzuki HarpMaster vs Suzuki BluesMaster which one for a complete beginner?

DanP · Newbie

Hello all. I'm new here. Thanks to the forum for having me. I too think that both the Suzuki Harpmasters and the Bluesmasters are fine for beginners because both are very responsive, especially the Harpmaster. Having said that, it may be hard for a beginner to get single notes on the Harpmaster because it takes such little wind to make the notes sound , any air that leaks into the adjacent holes will cause those notes to sound too. But that can also be a good thing because if you can get just one note to sound on the Harpmaster you know you're doing your single-note technique correct.

jrumbaug · Newbie

They are both fine harps. As a beginner you will not go wrong with either one. I have a 6 pack of the Bluesharps. They can do what I want. Before them I had a Harpmaster, but I blew out a reed in about a month. It played fine, until the note went flat.

The Bluesmater has phospur-bronze reeds. They are suppose to last longer, and they sound a little brighter. It is suppose to be the same harp as a Buschman Delta Frost (another brand I like).

I prefer the feel of the Harpmaster's playes against my lips, and it ussually is a few dollars less

So there you have it. A mixed bag review.

Jim Rumbaugh

michael · Senior Member

Dutch, That johnson tune, rocks Dude!
I like the feel of the bluesmaster, with the overall cover plate. But I have never played either one. If we played guitar, we could try one and put back on the shelf.
They won't let you do that with a harp. I'm glad they don't but...

DutchBones · Senior Member

I use HarpMasters and Deltas (they sound pretty much the same) check my vid on youtube if you have time.
Quality wise you're better of with a harpmaster plus harpmasters are easier to bend imo.

my channel

Hope this helps

Hoolines · Newbie

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I am a complete beginner but I like to learn harmonica as a hobby. My local store has some Suzuki Harmonicas and I narrowed it down to HarpMaster and BluesMaster. I tried to get what's the difference between them but I couldn't. I heard that BluesMaster has a more mellow sound but I really didn't get it. Can you send a sample for me? I heard the one that Brendan Power sent on youtube it didn't have enough actual playing parts!
I really appreciate it if you can help me.
Thanks
CorticalSam